Armored Truck`s Driver Held On Bond

September 11, 1992

CHICAGO — The driver of an armored truck charged with armed robbery for allegedly robbing his own truck was ordered held on $250,000 bond Thursday, according to the Cook County state`s attorney`s office.

Randy Ball, 24, of 4734 W. Jackson Blvd., who worked for Federal Armored Express, was charged Wednesday night in the Tuesday incident, officials said. Investigators are seeking three accomplices, including a co-worker of Ball`s. Police said Ball told them that he had just bought coffee and sweet rolls from a roadside vendor and was returning to the truck when two men accosted him. One of the men grabbed Ball`s revolver and hit a 44-year-old guard on duty with Ball in the head. The guard was deemed an innocent victim by investigators.

The truck was robbed of $100,000 in cash, $250,000 in Cook County cigarette tax stamps and an unknown quantity of ``deposit only`` checks, officials said.